2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport recall: switch

Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 29, 2013. It covers about 4,539 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 4,539
reported: Mar 29, 2013
owners notified: Apr 18, 2013
related complaints: 1

Exterior lighting: brake lights: switch

What is wrong: Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (Mitsubishi) is recalling certain model year 2013 Outlander Sport vehicles manufactured June 11, 2012, through September 11, 2012. These vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and FMVSS number 114, "Theft Protection." The brake stop lamps may illuminate continuously or intermittently. The shift lever could also be moved out of Park without depressing the brake pedal.
Risk: If the brake lamps do not illuminate properly other vehicles may not know when the vehicle is stopping. This could increase the risk of a crash. If the shift lever is moved from park without using the brake, the vehicle may roll causing personal injury.
Remedy: Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's campaign recall number is SR-13-004.

Recall number 13V116000

Affected vehicles

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport 2013 2013

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about lights problems.

Questions about recall 13V116000

Is there a recall on the 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander Sport switch?

Yes. Recall 13V116000, reported on March 29, 2013, covers about 4,539 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V116000?

Mitsubishi will notify owners, and dealers will correct the installation of the stop lamp switch, free of charge. The recall BEGAN ON April 18, 2013. Owners may contact Mitsubishi at 1‑888‑648‑7820. Mitsubishi's campaign recall number is SR-13-004.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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